, 2019 edition

Cover......Page 1
Title Page......Page 4
Copyright Page......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
CHAPTER 1 FAQs about the SAT......Page 10
How is the SAT scored?......Page 11
What control do I have over my SAT scores?......Page 12
How should I prepare for the SAT?......Page 13
How can I get the most out of my SAT study sessions?......Page 14
What should I do the week before my SAT?......Page 15
CHAPTER 2 Diagnostic SAT......Page 16
Reading Test......Page 25
Writing and Language Test......Page 44
Math Test – No Calculator......Page 57
Math Test – Calculator......Page 63
Essay (optional)......Page 75
CHAPTER 3 SAT Vocabulary: The Language of Ideas......Page 98
The Language of Ideas and Learning......Page 101
The Language of Argument, Reasoning, and Persuasion......Page 103
The Language of Dissent, Criticism, and Rebellion......Page 113
The Language of Power and Submission......Page 117
The Language of Language and Literature......Page 124
The Language of Judgment......Page 127
The Language of Extremism and Exaggeration......Page 130
The Language of Care and Restraint......Page 131
The Language of Freedom......Page 134
The Language of Change and Force......Page 135
The Language of Dullness and Stasis......Page 137
The Language of Truth, Truthfulness, and Beauty......Page 138
The Language of Deceit, Error, and Confusion......Page 139
The Language of Creativity and Productivity......Page 142
The Language of Mystery, Surprise, Adventure, and Discovery......Page 144
The Language of Harm, Deficit, and Decline......Page 146
The Language of Kindness, Favor, and Benefit......Page 148
The Language of Wisdom, Strength, and Skill......Page 152
The Language of Capital and Wealth......Page 154
The Language of Passion, Emotion, and Sensation......Page 156
The Power Roots and Affixes for the SAT......Page 159
CHAPTER 4 The SAT Reading Test......Page 166
The Core Analytical Reading Skills......Page 168
The Three Key Questions......Page 170
The Three Secondary Questions......Page 179
Advanced SAT Reading Techniques......Page 189
CHAPTER 5 The SAT Writing and Language Test......Page 204
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff......Page 206
Strengthen the Core......Page 208
Organize the Ideas in Your Paragraphs......Page 213
Use Parallel Structure......Page 219
Use Modifiers Effectively......Page 223
Make Your Comparisons Clear and Precise......Page 229
Make Sure Your Pronouns Are Clear and Precise......Page 232
Make Your Verbs Clear and Precise......Page 239
Make the Rest of Your Sentence Clear and Precise......Page 243
Know How to Punctuate......Page 254
CHAPTER 6 The SAT Essay......Page 262
Understand the Analytical Task......Page 264
Read the Passage Using the “Three-Pass Approach”......Page 269
Construct Your Thesis and Outline......Page 277
Write the Essay......Page 280
Sample Essay......Page 284
CHAPTER 7 The SAT Math Test: The Heart of Algebra......Page 286
Working with Expressions......Page 288
Working with Linear Equations......Page 303
Working with Inequalities and Absolute Values......Page 314
Working with Linear Systems......Page 321
CHAPTER 8 The SAT Math Test: Problem Solving and Data Analysis......Page 329
Working with Data......Page 331
Working with Rates, Ratios, Percentages, and Proportions......Page 341
Working with Tables of Data......Page 356
Working with Graphs of Data......Page 363
CHAPTER 9 The SAT Math: Advanced Mathematics......Page 371
Understanding Functions......Page 373
Working with Quadratics and Other Polynomials......Page 383
Working with Exponentials and Radicals......Page 399
Working with Rational Expressions......Page 407
CHAPTER 10 The SAT Math: Additional Topics......Page 416
Understanding Geometric Relationships......Page 418
Understanding Basic Trigonometry......Page 444
Understanding Complex Numbers......Page 450
CHAPTER 11 Practice Test 1......Page 456
Practice Test 2......Page 536
Practice Test 3......Page 614
Practice Test 4......Page 690